Fibre Delivery Manager

JR United Kingdom; London; On-site; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology consultancy seeks a Fibre Delivery Manager to lead the transformation program for fibre networks on behalf of a major UK telecom provider. The role encompasses overseeing network delivery, coordinating multiple sites, and ensuring smooth transitions from legacy systems. Candidates should possess SC clearance and a solid background in fibre delivery with excellent management skills.

Qualifications

• Strong background in fibre network delivery and decommissioning.
• Experience managing external build partners.
• Familiar with planning documentation like HLDs and LLDs.

Responsibilities

• Deliver end-to-end fibre and network clearance activity.
• Coordinate field partners and oversee build partner performance.
• Manage cable outages and ensure GIS inventories are updated.

Skills

Communication

Stakeholder Management

Civils

Cabling

Splicing

Audits

GIS

Education

Current SC clearance

Certifications: PRINCE2, PMP, SMSTS, NEBOSH, NRSWA Unit 1

Tools

Planner

Excel

SharePoint

Power BI

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Job Title: Fibre Delivery Manager
Location: UK Field-Based (with travel)
Rate: £400-£500 per day (Inside IR35)
Length: 6 months (initial contract)

A leading technology consultancy is delivering a high-impact fibre network transformation programme on behalf of a major UK telecoms provider. This role will lead on the delivery of fibre clearance and site rationalisation across a large portfolio of active network locations, supporting the decommissioning of legacy infrastructure.

Fibre Delivery Manager Responsibilities:

• Deliver end-to-end fibre and network clearance activity across multiple sites
• Coordinate field partners for civils, cabling, splicing, audits and outages
• Review HLDs, LLDs and job packs, escalating issues where required
• Oversee build partner performance and delivery progress
• Manage cable outages and mitigate disruption to live services
• Maintain accurate records using Planner, Excel, SharePoint and Power BI
• Proactively escalate risks such as GIS mismatches, deployment delays or access issues
• Engage key stakeholders across planning, build, and programme delivery teams
• Support tooling transition away from legacy systems and contribute to reporting governance
• Ensure GIS and network inventories are updated following fieldwork

Fibre Delivery Manager Requirements:

• Current SC clearance is essential
• Strong background in fibre network delivery, ideally within decommissioning or network transformation
• Knowledge of OSP/ISP fibre infrastructure: civils, cabling, splicing, audits
• Experience managing external build partners and coordinating multi-site delivery
• Able to interpret planning documentation including HLDs, LLDs, schematics, and job packs
• Familiar with complex outages, change requests and site cease processes
• Proficient in Planner, Excel, SharePoint, Power BI, and GIS (preferably GE Smallworld)
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
• Calm under pressure, delivery-focused, and escalation-ready
• Desirable certifications: PRINCE2, PMP, SMSTS, NEBOSH, NRSWA Unit 1

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age.